About the Amur Falcon
The Amur falcon is a small raptor of the falcon family. It breeds in south-eastern Siberia and Northern China before migrating in large flocks across India and over the Arabian Sea to winter in Southern and East African coasts.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae) |
| Species | Falco amurensis |
| Species Codes | amufal1, AMFA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Amur Falcon belong to?
The Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.
How can I identify the Amur Falcon?
The Amur falcon is a small raptor of the falcon family. It breeds in south-eastern Siberia and Northern China before migrating in large flocks across India and over the Arabian Sea to winter in Southern and East African coasts....
Where can I report a Amur Falcon sighting?
You can log sightings of Amur Falcon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code amufal1, or on iNaturalist.
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